Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Georgetown, Delaware
- Price $33.63
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the beautiful Sandhill Fields in Georgetown, Sussex. This exhilarating event invites participants of all ages to experience the joy of outdoor recreation while exploring 57 acres of open-air activities in Southern Delaware. Whether youβre a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely walk, this 5k will provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the scenic trails and vibrant atmosphere.
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, and registration options cater to everyone, with early bird rates starting at just $30 until February 8th. Donβt miss your chance to earn custom awards, including prizes for top overall finishers and age category champions. Come together with the community, celebrate health and wellness, and enjoy a fantastic post-race atmosphere. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day at Sandhill Fields, where outdoor activities and a spirited race await!
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, and registration options cater to everyone, with early bird rates starting at just $30 until February 8th. Donβt miss your chance to earn custom awards, including prizes for top overall finishers and age category champions. Come together with the community, celebrate health and wellness, and enjoy a fantastic post-race atmosphere. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day at Sandhill Fields, where outdoor activities and a spirited race await!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT SANDHILL FIELDS
* Explore 57 Acres of Open-Air Activities at Sandhill Fields. At Sandhill Fields, we invite you to experience the best of Southern Delawares fresh air and wide-open spaces. Whether you're here for a tournament, competitive game, a leisurely walk, or a friendly match of pickleball, theres something for everyone. Our complex features state-of-the-art sports fields, scenic walking trails, and a welcoming environment for all. Join us in celebrating the joy of outdoor recreation!
RACE WEBSITE
* Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com
* https://www.sandhillfields.com
LOCATION
* Sandhill Fields... 20330 Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947
* https://www.sandhillfields.com/visit
DESCRIPTION
* Join the Seashore Striders & the Sandhill Sports Foundation for their Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk.
RACE LOCATION
* Sandhill Fields; Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947
RACE TIME
* 10:00 am
RACE REGISTRATION:
* $30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through Feb 8th at midnight
* $35.00 "Pre" Registration Feb 9th through Feb 20th at 10 pm
* $40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration open at 8:30 am and will close at 9:50 am
Registration will be done online through runsignup. All participants registered by Tuesday, Feb 17th will be guaranteed a t-shirt, while registrations received after Feb 17th are "first come"
* Registration can also be done through the mail by printing out the universal entry form, filling it out, including payment and mailing to Seashore Striders C/O Sandhill 5k, 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958. Please mail early so that it arrives by Tuesday, July 17th to secure your shirt.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT:
* ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events."
* MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from SeashoreStriders.com on the SS page
* Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958
* Please mail so it arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed we receive it before race-day
* Make checks payable to Seashore Striders
TO BENEFIT
* Sandhill Sports Foundation
SPONSOR/HOST
* Sandhill Sports Foundation; Sandhill Fields
RACE COURSE
* Read about the course and view the map at seashorestriders.com
RACE TIMING
* Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.
RACE AMENITIES
* Finish line produced by Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc., Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed t-shirts, custom awards.
AWARDS
* Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 8 age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & O
* Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish
If you miss the awards ceremony you may pick up locally in Lewes at 9 Gander Lane, Lewes or if you are out of town, your award will be shipped to you for a cost of $10 to cover postage. We do take Venmo.
REFUNDS/DEFERRAL
* The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.
STRIDER RACE POLICIES
* Are you wondering about the Strider Race Policies? Do you have questions regarding the following:
* HOW DO I WEAR BY RACE BIB?
* WHAT ARE THE TIME LIMITS FOR STRIDER RACES?
* ARE THEY WALKER FRIENDLY?
* WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?
* ARE WINNERS CHOSEN BY CHIP TIME OR GUN TIME?
* ARE BABY JOGGERS OR STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
* ARE PETS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC... PERMITTED ON THE COURSE?
* ARE HEADPHONES (IPOD, EAR BUDS, MPS....) ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
* CAN I WEAR SOMEONE ELE'S BIB WHO CAN NOT MAKE THE RACE?
* WHAT IF WE MISS THE AWARD CEREMONY?
* DO YOU MAIL AWARDS, RACE PACKETS?
If you have any questions regarding the above topics please CLICK HERE to go to the strider race policies
RACE DIRECTOR
* Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. For [email protected]
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE
* visit www.seashorestriders.com [http://www.seashorestriders.com]
* Explore 57 Acres of Open-Air Activities at Sandhill Fields. At Sandhill Fields, we invite you to experience the best of Southern Delawares fresh air and wide-open spaces. Whether you're here for a tournament, competitive game, a leisurely walk, or a friendly match of pickleball, theres something for everyone. Our complex features state-of-the-art sports fields, scenic walking trails, and a welcoming environment for all. Join us in celebrating the joy of outdoor recreation!
RACE WEBSITE
* Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com
* https://www.sandhillfields.com
LOCATION
* Sandhill Fields... 20330 Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947
* https://www.sandhillfields.com/visit
DESCRIPTION
* Join the Seashore Striders & the Sandhill Sports Foundation for their Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk.
RACE LOCATION
* Sandhill Fields; Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947
RACE TIME
* 10:00 am
RACE REGISTRATION:
* $30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through Feb 8th at midnight
* $35.00 "Pre" Registration Feb 9th through Feb 20th at 10 pm
* $40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration open at 8:30 am and will close at 9:50 am
Registration will be done online through runsignup. All participants registered by Tuesday, Feb 17th will be guaranteed a t-shirt, while registrations received after Feb 17th are "first come"
* Registration can also be done through the mail by printing out the universal entry form, filling it out, including payment and mailing to Seashore Striders C/O Sandhill 5k, 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958. Please mail early so that it arrives by Tuesday, July 17th to secure your shirt.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT:
* ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events."
* MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from SeashoreStriders.com on the SS page
* Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958
* Please mail so it arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed we receive it before race-day
* Make checks payable to Seashore Striders
TO BENEFIT
* Sandhill Sports Foundation
SPONSOR/HOST
* Sandhill Sports Foundation; Sandhill Fields
RACE COURSE
* Read about the course and view the map at seashorestriders.com
RACE TIMING
* Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.
RACE AMENITIES
* Finish line produced by Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc., Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed t-shirts, custom awards.
AWARDS
* Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 8 age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & O
* Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish
If you miss the awards ceremony you may pick up locally in Lewes at 9 Gander Lane, Lewes or if you are out of town, your award will be shipped to you for a cost of $10 to cover postage. We do take Venmo.
REFUNDS/DEFERRAL
* The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.
STRIDER RACE POLICIES
* Are you wondering about the Strider Race Policies? Do you have questions regarding the following:
* HOW DO I WEAR BY RACE BIB?
* WHAT ARE THE TIME LIMITS FOR STRIDER RACES?
* ARE THEY WALKER FRIENDLY?
* WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?
* ARE WINNERS CHOSEN BY CHIP TIME OR GUN TIME?
* ARE BABY JOGGERS OR STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
* ARE PETS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC... PERMITTED ON THE COURSE?
* ARE HEADPHONES (IPOD, EAR BUDS, MPS....) ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
* CAN I WEAR SOMEONE ELE'S BIB WHO CAN NOT MAKE THE RACE?
* WHAT IF WE MISS THE AWARD CEREMONY?
* DO YOU MAIL AWARDS, RACE PACKETS?
If you have any questions regarding the above topics please CLICK HERE to go to the strider race policies
RACE DIRECTOR
* Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. For [email protected]
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE
* visit www.seashorestriders.com [http://www.seashorestriders.com]
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.63 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$33.63
OPENS 12 JULFast & Flat Course
Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk